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00:00:04Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
00:00:07There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
00:00:11These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
00:00:15They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
00:00:18The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
00:00:23If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly because of the resistance it puts on
00:00:29the air going out of the drain.
00:00:31Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
00:00:35A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away, and forget you're filling the tub.
00:00:42So it's kind of more necessary there.
00:00:44The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider between the two standard basins.
00:00:50And this divisor rises lower than the rim.
00:00:55The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
00:01:01If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
00:01:05You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
00:01:07It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking, or you were in a group but eventually separated
00:01:14from them.
00:01:15Uh-oh.
00:01:16Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones, designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing,
00:01:23and other similar outdoor activities do.
00:01:28Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was, many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the
00:01:35outer part in the shape of a diamond.
00:01:37We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
00:01:42Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature, so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
00:01:48They made it from leather because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
00:01:53Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
00:01:56But the patch is still useful because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle
00:02:03of water.
00:02:04Or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things so you have more room inside your backpack.
00:02:12So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
00:02:16There could be a couple of reasons for that.
00:02:19Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
00:02:23Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
00:02:27It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
00:02:30Imagine if it was sealed and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
00:02:35It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
00:02:40Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
00:02:45It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
00:02:47If you use it for dirty laundry, it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from meldoing.
00:02:54Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
00:03:00Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
00:03:04Yup, the one on the finger.
00:03:06These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
00:03:11Because of the loops on the finger, you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
00:03:17Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow while you're hiking or participating in some
00:03:23other winter activities.
00:03:25Like falling and rolling down the hill, like what I tend to do.
00:03:28Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that, it can still be good for you
00:03:34to use so-called carabiner clasps.
00:03:37With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
00:03:40That way, if there's any condensation, it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
00:03:48You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
00:03:53Think twice before you throw them away.
00:03:55You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes or some other product you got
00:04:01them with.
00:04:01These bags are like a drying agent, since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
00:04:07You can use them for other things, like, for instance, when you need to dry out your phone or something
00:04:12else that got water in the wrong place.
00:04:16Now, when dealing with a stapler, you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
00:04:22It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
00:04:26Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
00:04:29See that metal plate over there?
00:04:31It's called the anvil.
00:04:33Turn your stapler upside down.
00:04:34This way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option, so it won't be so hard to remove
00:04:40the pins.
00:04:41Yup, the anvil is there, so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
00:04:47Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
00:04:54Well, back in the 1970s, people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
00:04:59They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
00:05:04That's why Aquafresh was the first company that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too, which
00:05:11is the blue stripe.
00:05:12Later on, they added red, which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
00:05:20Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
00:05:24It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
00:05:28There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
00:05:32Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
00:05:36That's how you secure the cardboard rule while pulling out a foil.
00:05:42Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan, ball on the top of your
00:05:48hat.
00:05:48It may not have a specific purpose today, but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
00:05:53One of the possible explanations says that beanies are something the Vikings invented
00:05:59because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm throughout the long, cold winters.
00:06:04After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
00:06:07They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
00:06:11Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
00:06:17You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
00:06:21But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
00:06:24It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
00:06:28But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
00:06:33so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
00:06:39Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
00:06:43This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
00:06:48because you can use it to puncture the seal.
00:06:51Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
00:06:57Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
00:07:01Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this.
00:07:03But this feature has an actual purpose.
00:07:06Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
00:07:09This mostly happens at the same time when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
00:07:14They recommend doing it every three to four months.
00:07:17But in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
00:07:23Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
00:07:26It's a cool design, true.
00:07:28But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
00:07:32adding something that didn't have a practical use.
00:07:35These dots are something we call fritz, which are different than fritz, the German guy.
00:07:40When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
00:07:44the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
00:07:48Good idea!
00:07:51Gas cans have a very small second hole.
00:07:54It's there to prevent some sort of the glug
00:07:56that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole as you pour the liquid out of it.
00:08:01Because, when something like this happens, the flow of liquid is not even,
00:08:05which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
00:08:08The hole is also there to help vent the gas
00:08:11and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
00:08:14And that's a good idea, too.
00:08:18The Queen's Guard all appear to have the same uniform,
00:08:21with a shared role of standing stoically for a long time.
00:08:24But if you look closely at their hats, there are five different types.
00:08:29The Grenadier has a white plume.
00:08:32The Coldstream has a red one.
00:08:34The Irish, a blue plume.
00:08:36The Welsh, green and white.
00:08:38And the Scots Guard has none.
00:08:41Their different divisions perform similar ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace.
00:08:46But they have other actual roles as well, suited to their specialization.
00:08:52When peeling your boiled eggs, you can see a hidden layer under the shell.
00:08:56These two membranes, an inner and outer one, are made from the same stuff as your hair.
00:09:01Keratin.
00:09:01It protects the inside from bacteria and stops liquids from escaping.
00:09:06You use X in your texts, which represents a kiss.
00:09:10It's been used this way for a very long time.
00:09:12Its original purpose dates back to the Middle Ages,
00:09:15where it was a representation of a person's faith, honesty, and sincerity.
00:09:21Those that would sign off with an X would kiss it after signing as a display of a sworn oath.
00:09:27The X's meaning later changed to represent the action of kissing.
00:09:32And the first document showing this was a letter dating back to 1763,
00:09:37written by a naturalist, Gilbert White, who sent it to his wife.
00:09:42William Shakespeare is a name familiar to everyone.
00:09:45However, we don't know whether this was the actual way his name was spelled.
00:09:49And neither did he.
00:09:51He signed 80 different variations of his name spelling on all his works.
00:09:56Historians haven't a clue which the correct spelling is.
00:10:00The version that we know of was only used on two of his plays.
00:10:05Different forms of alarm clocks were invented as far back as 348 BCE.
00:10:10With many versions throughout the world, all with complicated mechanics.
00:10:16Unaffordable to mostly everyone, they didn't catch on.
00:10:19Alternate methods to wake up in the morning started to be used in the 1800s.
00:10:24One process involving knocker-uppers was common in some countries.
00:10:29A person visited your house every morning to knock on your door four times.
00:10:35Inventor Antoine Redier felt that he should be woken only when he felt it necessary.
00:10:40So, in 1847, he invented the first adjustable alarm clock.
00:10:46Tennis balls in Wimbledon must be kept at a perfect temperature to ensure they bounce at a consistent level.
00:10:52They're stored at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, so they're cold enough that the molecules inside the ball shrink, ensuring they bounce
00:11:00lower.
00:11:01Then, they're continuously swapped throughout a match as they expand by being hit too much, becoming too bouncy.
00:11:08Wimbledon goes through 50,000 tennis balls each year.
00:11:13You enjoy the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, as you associate it with the weekends and summer.
00:11:19But that smell is a sign of stress made by the grass.
00:11:23Grass evolved to emit various elements when being eaten by bugs.
00:11:28This signal attracts predator insects to remove them.
00:11:31But unfortunately for the grass, there's nothing large enough to deter a lawnmower.
00:11:37There is no oxygen inside your packet of chips.
00:11:40If there was, it would influence the combination of molecules forming inside, spoiling the chips faster.
00:11:47The packets are instead filled with nitrogen, which pushes oxygen out.
00:11:51And this extends the shelf life and quality of your chips.
00:11:57You're traveling by plane overnight and just can't get to sleep.
00:12:01And the first night in a hotel wasn't great, regardless of how comfy the bed was.
00:12:06This is because of a human evolutionary trait called the first night effect.
00:12:12When you sleep in a different place than your home, the left side of the brain responds to more sounds
00:12:17while you're asleep.
00:12:18It continues to analyze your surroundings without you realizing, acting as though it's on a night watch and keeping you
00:12:25alert for any potential dangers.
00:12:28Most animals have this trait, although it's a lot more subtle in humans.
00:12:33But it's still effective enough to make sure you get your peanuts.
00:12:37Before playing basketball with hoops, you would have instead been playing with peach baskets.
00:12:42When the game was invented in 1891, a peach basket was used, with the bottom of it cut off.
00:12:48But it only took 15 years for players to grow tired of constantly collecting the jammed balls and to remove
00:12:54the basket altogether.
00:12:57When you click your fingers, the snapping sound isn't from the physical click of finger and thumb.
00:13:02The noise actually comes from the finger hitting the palm.
00:13:07The instant film for the first Polaroid cameras didn't have their own coating after taking a photo.
00:13:13To develop it, you applied it yourself.
00:13:16Waiting for it to dry took a long time, so shaking it sped up the process.
00:13:20Then, from the 1970s, the film provided everything required for the photo to develop,
00:13:25making the popular craze of shaking Polaroids pointless.
00:13:30Shaking the photo can cause the ink to wave or blur before drying properly,
00:13:34so you shouldn't actually shake it like a Polaroid picture.
00:13:37And just wait patiently instead.
00:13:40Bug spray doesn't repel all bugs, especially the worst of them all, mosquitoes.
00:13:46It does cover the scent of carbon dioxide, which is what attracts mosquitoes.
00:13:51But the spray only protects you for a short distance.
00:13:55Mosquitoes can also track carbon dioxide over long distances.
00:13:59They will continue to stalk you until they find a gap in your invisible bug shield.
00:14:04A great alternative is lavender, which contains linalool.
00:14:08This fragrance completely overloads the mosquito's senses, making it unable to track you.
00:14:14The half-belt on the back of some jackets appear like a fashion accessory.
00:14:19It was initially designed that way for larger jackets,
00:14:22as they could also be used as a blanket to wrap around oneself.
00:14:26The belt's position helps hold the material together,
00:14:29so it's easier to walk with whilst keeping you warm.
00:14:33Ketchup wasn't originally intended to be your favorite condiment.
00:14:37In 1834, a physician, John Cook, sold ketchup as a cure for indigestion.
00:14:44It was an immediate hit,
00:14:46and today, 10 billion ounces are purchased annually in the USA,
00:14:50although not as the intended medicine.
00:14:54Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions,
00:14:58and one in particular, the light bulb, is most famously linked to him.
00:15:02However, he didn't actually invent it.
00:15:05Warren De La Rue, a British chemist,
00:15:07had solved this scientific challenge 40 years earlier.
00:15:10There were also 20 other inventors who made alternate versions before Edison did.
00:15:16But earlier varieties relied on cotton thread and only lasted up to 14 hours.
00:15:21Edison, in 1880, used a carbonized bamboo thread instead,
00:15:26and his worked up to 1,200 hours.
00:15:29It became the most commercially viable light bulb,
00:15:32and today's ones are similarly shaped to Edison's original.
00:15:37The first treadmill was used in England in 1818.
00:15:40It was a large wooden cylinder with a handrail,
00:15:44although it wasn't used to keep fit.
00:15:47Convicted criminals would be forced to use these for up to 10 hours per day as a punishment.
00:15:53The energy output potential was realized,
00:15:55and soon it was built to work with water pumps and grain grinders.
00:15:59It was so effective that it was used in all prisons throughout the country.
00:16:03But in 1902, it was decided that it was too harsh and stopped.
00:16:08And now, this cruel punishment is mainly found in gyms.
00:16:13During the 1940s, there was a shortage of cocoa,
00:16:16and it was important to find a solution to this problem.
00:16:19A production company found a way by mixing only a small amount of cocoa with hazelnuts and milk,
00:16:25and the original Nutella was created.
00:16:28It started out as a loaf spread, like a stick of butter.
00:16:32It then transformed into a creamier version inside a jar in 1951.
00:16:36But it wasn't until 1964 that it was given its famous name.
00:16:42Your passport might be a dark shade of either green, blue, or red.
00:16:47The darker color not only makes them appear more official,
00:16:50but is intended so that through its journeys,
00:16:52the dirt that's collected is more easily hidden.
00:16:57Wasabi was first used back in the 8th century.
00:17:00It wasn't meant as a spicy condiment as it's served with sushi today.
00:17:05Initially, it was used for its antimicrobial properties
00:17:08that help avoid the harmful reactions to fish with sushi that's a bit too old.
00:17:16Can you believe it?
00:17:17There are two different ways to drink juice from a juice box.
00:17:21The first way is the default one,
00:17:23and the second is to flip the straw over
00:17:26so that its shorter side sits at the bottom of the box.
00:17:29Using the first method,
00:17:31you may have difficulty getting the last sips of liquid
00:17:34because the straw can't reach all the corners properly.
00:17:37Some straws have their bottom corner sharper than the top.
00:17:40It's deliberately designed that way to pierce through the seal.
00:17:44That's why some people believe the right way to drink juice is the conventional one.
00:17:49Now, let's continue with straws.
00:17:51Do you know there's a correct way to use a straw while drinking from a can of soda?
00:17:56So, you're about to have some coke.
00:17:58You pop the tab open,
00:17:59then you put a straw in the can.
00:18:01Now you need to make a constant effort to keep the straw steady.
00:18:05See this hole in the top?
00:18:07Yeah!
00:18:07Turn the pop tab around and put your straw through the hole.
00:18:11It'll serve as a straw holder.
00:18:13No need to be annoyed by the tipping straw.
00:18:16So, what's the best way to eat a cupcake?
00:18:19Turn it into a sandwich.
00:18:21Step 1.
00:18:22Peel off the paper wrapped around the cupcake.
00:18:24Step 2.
00:18:25Carefully divide the cake into two parts.
00:18:28Step 3.
00:18:29Put the bottom side of the cupcake on top of the frosting.
00:18:33This is how you eat a cupcake like a pro.
00:18:36Okay, another quick word about cakes.
00:18:39People generally use kitchen knives to cut cakes into two parts.
00:18:42But you can use dental floss.
00:18:45Take a piece of floss and wrap it around the cake horizontally.
00:18:49Hold the ends tight with both hands and pull them in opposite directions.
00:18:53There you go.
00:18:54Now you have an evenly cut cake.
00:18:56Smooth, huh?
00:18:57You can use floss to cut through a cake vertically, too.
00:19:00This way, you'll reduce the chance of messing up the frosting.
00:19:04Do you use your fingers to dip your Oreos in milk?
00:19:07Try using a fork.
00:19:09Stick it between the wafers vertically and dip the cookie in milk.
00:19:13Well, you try it.
00:19:14I'm sticking with my fingers.
00:19:16Been doing it all my life.
00:19:17Hey, call me a rebel.
00:19:19You put your food in the microwave.
00:19:21The plate is hot and the upper part of the dish is steaming.
00:19:24You start eating.
00:19:25Oh no, not again.
00:19:27Your meal hasn't heated evenly.
00:19:29If you want your dish to be equally warm, arrange it in a donut shape and leave an empty spot
00:19:35in the center.
00:19:36The middle part of your dish takes longer to heat up.
00:19:39By the time the center warms up, the edges might be overheated.
00:19:43Sometimes, you need to microwave two bowls of food at the same time.
00:19:47In this case, you can try placing the second bowl on top of a cup.
00:19:52This will give you free space for the second bowl.
00:19:55Creative solutions for small microwaves.
00:19:57Now, better to secure the cup first, though.
00:20:00Cleaning the splashed food will take more time than using this method.
00:20:04To save space, you should roll your clothes instead of folding them when packing.
00:20:09They don't get creased when you roll them.
00:20:10Plus, they take less space this way.
00:20:14Okay, we might as well continue with another packing trick.
00:20:17After rolling your clothes, pack them in your suitcase vertically, not horizontally.
00:20:22Your clothes will fit better into the bag, and you'll have more room for other essential stuff.
00:20:28Drinking iced coffee is a great way to cool your body on a summer day.
00:20:32Sadly, the ice cubes start to dilute the coffee pretty soon, changing the taste of the drink.
00:20:37To avoid this, you can freeze some coffee into ice cubes beforehand.
00:20:42This way, your iced coffee won't get watered down.
00:20:46It turns out that taking a shower too often isn't good for your hair.
00:20:51Experts say you should wash your hair two to three times a week,
00:20:54because overwashing can result in extra oil in your hair.
00:20:59Do you know there's a correct way to fit salami on a toast properly?
00:21:03Yeah, there's a geometry problem.
00:21:05Toast bread is square, but salami is mostly round.
00:21:09You can, of course, do it in a traditional way, by putting two slices next to each other.
00:21:14But then the edges of your sandwich won't have any filling.
00:21:17All you need to do is to cut the slices in half.
00:21:21Next, you line the straight pieces with the sides of the toast.
00:21:24You get four slices covering the entire piece of bread.
00:21:28Most people peel bananas starting from the top.
00:21:31But this way, you squeeze the fruit.
00:21:34The best way to peel a banana is to start from the bottom.
00:21:37Hey, take a closer look at monkeys.
00:21:39Apparently, they figured this out a long time ago.
00:21:43Do you want to have more space in the closet where you store your cleaning supplies?
00:21:47Then this one is for you.
00:21:49You can hang spray bottles on a clothing rod.
00:21:52It's convenient.
00:21:53You can find those rods online or in stores.
00:21:56This way, you'll keep your cleaning sprays organized.
00:22:00Also, this method leaves more cupboard space for other cleaning supplies.
00:22:05There's a right way to hold a burger.
00:22:07Grab it with both hands.
00:22:09Now, place your little fingers at the bottom next to your thumb for extra support.
00:22:14You want to cross out miswritten words?
00:22:16You can draw a line on top of them.
00:22:18But in most cases, you can still read the words.
00:22:21Instead of scribbling some lines, just write a bunch of random letters on the top of the word you want
00:22:27to cross out.
00:22:28Problem solved.
00:22:30What is the best way to cut crusty bread?
00:22:33By turning the loaf upside down.
00:22:35The underside of the bread is usually softer than the top.
00:22:39But try not to squeeze the bread too much.
00:22:41The traditional way to drain pasta is to place the colander in the sink.
00:22:47After that, you drain the water and put your pasta back in the pan.
00:22:51But this method isn't the most effective.
00:22:53Sometimes, pasta gets into the holes of the colander.
00:22:56The second option is less difficult.
00:22:59Place the colander into the pot and, while holding them together, drain the water.
00:23:04This way, you don't have to move your pasta from the pot.
00:23:08This trick works best if your colander fits your pot.
00:23:11If you don't want to buy several colanders, you can still use this method.
00:23:15But you should be more careful during the draining process.
00:23:19Now, does your freezer ever spoil food?
00:23:22You put ready meals and groceries in the freezer.
00:23:24Two weeks later, you'll open it only to find your food freezer burnt.
00:23:29There are two reasons for this.
00:23:31First, you stock your freezer with too much stuff.
00:23:35Overloading can block the vent.
00:23:36Then the air inside the freezer won't circulate properly.
00:23:40The second reason might be the wrong temperature.
00:23:43The recommended freezer temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or a bit lower.
00:23:48Now, what's the best way to hold a steering wheel?
00:23:51Most people clutch it at 12 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and 10 o'clock.
00:23:55This is not very safe, even if you have three arms.
00:23:58For those of us with just two arms, the proper way to grab the wheel
00:24:02is to put one hand at 3 o'clock and the other at 9 o'clock.
00:24:06It means placing your hands where the joints are, in case you need to give way to airbags.
00:24:12Holding the wheel differently prevents them from fully inflating.
00:24:16Toblerone is a fancy chocolate bar.
00:24:18But did you know there's a correct technique to break off pieces of this chocolate?
00:24:23Mm-hmm.
00:24:24Just push the triangle you want to separate toward the rest of the bar.
00:24:28Who would have thought?
00:24:29Pringles are another hard-to-eat but delicious thing.
00:24:33While trying to dig a piece out of the can, don't shove your whole hand in there.
00:24:37Instead, use a sheet of paper.
00:24:40Fold it lengthwise and slide it into the can.
00:24:43Then gently pull it out, together with Pringles.
00:24:46Now you have a tray of crispy goodness.
00:24:49Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
00:24:54Is this a myth or a fact?
00:24:57This is actually true.
00:24:58Many products favor the righties.
00:25:00Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
00:25:03Let's say public transport.
00:25:06Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
00:25:11Household equipment and devices are one more example.
00:25:14Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances are designed with right-handed people in mind.
00:25:22The same goes for shirt pockets.
00:25:24While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between tasks,
00:25:29overall, most people are right-handed.
00:25:32A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed and 10%
00:25:38are left-handed.
00:25:39This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side than on the right side
00:25:45of their garments.
00:25:46Try it out for yourself.
00:25:48Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
00:25:52Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape, which makes it easier to put things inside the
00:25:57pocket and take them out.
00:26:00Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
00:26:03What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
00:26:05Myth or fact?
00:26:07This is a myth.
00:26:09It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
00:26:13I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
00:26:15And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
00:26:20Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
00:26:23Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
00:26:26This is a myth.
00:26:27So don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
00:26:318 glasses are not a magic number.
00:26:33Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
00:26:37How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
00:26:42The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
00:26:45If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
00:26:49Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
00:26:56Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
00:26:59If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
00:27:02Any guesses, fact, or myth?
00:27:05It's a myth.
00:27:06Carrots are about 85% water.
00:27:08One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
00:27:13Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
00:27:16Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals.
00:27:19And eating them can help lower blood sugar.
00:27:23Medieval people believed in flat earth.
00:27:25Is this a myth or a fact?
00:27:28Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
00:27:30But so is the history built around this myth.
00:27:33You can't say that at those times.
00:27:35The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
00:27:39Even everyday visible things proved that.
00:27:41For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
00:27:50Vikings wore horned helmets.
00:27:52Is this a myth or fact?
00:27:55The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
00:28:00But in reality, there are no horns.
00:28:03There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
00:28:08Detox juices cleanse your body.
00:28:10Is this a fact or myth?
00:28:12It's a myth.
00:28:14Detoxification doesn't work that way.
00:28:16Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
00:28:24Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
00:28:28A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
00:28:32Nuts are junk food.
00:28:34Any thoughts?
00:28:35Myth or fact?
00:28:38You're right.
00:28:39This is a myth.
00:28:40Nuts are full of healthy fats.
00:28:42They're good for your heart and other organs.
00:28:46The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
00:28:51Is this a fact or myth?
00:28:55Fact!
00:28:56Imagine all that waste.
00:28:57When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
00:29:01These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
00:29:06Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
00:29:11Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
00:29:17good as they were on day one.
00:29:19What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
00:29:22I got three of them lined up for you.
00:29:25Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
00:29:28Is it true or not?
00:29:30This is a myth.
00:29:31You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
00:29:36But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.
00:29:41In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
00:29:45Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
00:29:49Is this a myth or a fact?
00:29:52That's another laundry myth.
00:29:54You want to rid your clothes of germs.
00:29:56Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
00:29:59Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
00:30:04You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
00:30:08Is it true?
00:30:09Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
00:30:14But that's not the best option.
00:30:16A much better way is to start from the back.
00:30:19The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
00:30:22Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.
00:30:28Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
00:30:31Is it a myth or fact?
00:30:34It's a fact.
00:30:35Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
00:30:40Most people struggle to learn grammar.
00:30:42Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
00:30:46Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
00:30:50Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
00:30:56Let me give you an example.
00:30:58It's from your first year at school.
00:31:00Yep, the alphabet song.
00:31:03Are you a morning person or a night owl?
00:31:05Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
00:31:11The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
00:31:14Do you think this is possible?
00:31:16Or is it an urban legend?
00:31:19This is a fact.
00:31:20Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
00:31:25It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher Dr. William C. Demond.
00:31:31The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
00:31:35Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
00:31:40Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
00:31:44Myth or fact?
00:31:46It's a myth.
00:31:47There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
00:31:53Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
00:31:58That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
00:32:02Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
00:32:09Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
00:32:12Can it be true?
00:32:14Well, this one's easy.
00:32:15It's a myth.
00:32:17Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
00:32:23Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep.
00:32:29But such people are an exception.
00:32:31One in 4 million.
00:32:33The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
00:32:39What do you think?
00:32:40Myth or fact?
00:32:42It's a myth.
00:32:43A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
00:32:49Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
00:32:52Do you believe that?
00:32:54This will probably come as no surprise.
00:32:56It's a fact.
00:32:58How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
00:33:02Hey, have you ever been vibing out in your room, listening to some of your favorite songs,
00:33:08admiring the subwoofer of your speaker as it delivers magnificence to your eardrums?
00:33:13We all have.
00:33:14But have you ever asked yourself why that same speaker, along with other speakers across the globe,
00:33:19is almost always black?
00:33:21Some of you are probably screaming at your screen right now about your speaker being green, red,
00:33:26or any other color found in the rainbow.
00:33:29Number one, I said, almost always.
00:33:32And number two, if you look closely at the gorgeous design of your brightly colored music player,
00:33:37you'll often find that the speaker beneath it is still colored black.
00:33:41One possible explanation for this is that the original technology of speakers had a diaphragm with black particles on it.
00:33:49So, as soon as a sound is amplified, it sends a charge through the diaphragm,
00:33:53and these black particles are driven upwards.
00:33:56The carbon particles bouncing and touching the upper membrane of the diaphragm
00:34:00are responsible for creating some of the distinct sounds from our speakers that we all love so much.
00:34:06Speaker manufacturers must have gotten tired of their products changing color with prolonged use,
00:34:12combined with these black particles settling on the upper membrane of the diaphragm.
00:34:16So, their logical solution was to color most speakers black.
00:34:21Another more practical belief as to why speakers are mostly colored black
00:34:26is that it's a hue that easily matches up with many types of decor.
00:34:31Walls, furniture, and clothes all often look quite well when combined with this color.
00:34:36Which is why it's so prevalent everywhere you go.
00:34:39Listening to music has repeatedly scored in the top 10 pastimes in the U.S. based on research.
00:34:45Nowadays, you find sound speakers everywhere.
00:34:49In your television, laptop, and your phone, you can't escape them.
00:34:54But let's take a look at how they started off.
00:34:57Their origins are in radio and telephone technology.
00:35:00The first form of a speaker was developed by Johann Philipp Reiss in 1861.
00:35:06The German was a self-taught inventor and installed the speaker on his telephone.
00:35:11It was just about able to reproduce clear tones.
00:35:14But it could also replicate muffled speech after a few revisions.
00:35:20Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone,
00:35:23decided to try and produce an improved version of Reiss's speaker.
00:35:27Essentially, Bell and other inventors wanted to make an electrodynamic speaker.
00:35:32By 1877, it was still yet to exist.
00:35:36But due to the desire of inventors worldwide to change this,
00:35:40research confirmed that it was extremely possible to make one.
00:35:44In particular, the work of Wernher von Siemens,
00:35:47who came up with the idea of an electromagnetic coil-driven speaker,
00:35:51was a driving force in arriving at this conclusion.
00:35:54Why are there magnets in speakers, you might ask?
00:35:58Every speaker nowadays has an electric current,
00:36:01something the inventors were discussing would never have taken for granted
00:36:04at any point in their lives.
00:36:06When this electric current is changing, it produces a magnetic field.
00:36:10To make the panel of the speaker move,
00:36:13magnets are used to create an opposing magnetic field which creates vibrations.
00:36:18These vibrations are the sound we end up hearing.
00:36:21The bigger the magnet, the louder the speaker will be.
00:36:24Another inventor by the name of Thomas Edison from the U.S.
00:36:29had filed a British patent for a system using compressed air for an amplifying mechanism.
00:36:34The first commercial electric loudspeaker saw the light of day only in 1924.
00:36:40The sound quality produced by the speaker was good enough for motion pictures.
00:36:45It took nearly 20 years for the next groundbreaking development in the world of loudspeakers.
00:36:50This came with the arrival of the duplex driver in 1943.
00:36:55It offered better clarity and coherence at high volumes,
00:36:58which was important in movie theaters.
00:37:01Fittingly, it was nicknamed the voice of the theater.
00:37:04The duplex driver was immediately tested by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
00:37:09and instantly made its film house industry standard in 1955.
00:37:14Until now, this loudspeaker design is still used.
00:37:19Indeed, the film industry does seem to put a lot of effort into its sound,
00:37:23and so do the theaters we watch them in.
00:37:26You may have noticed that these buildings often have thick curtains on the walls.
00:37:30These are soundproof or acoustic curtains, and both are much thicker than regular curtains.
00:37:35They will either consist of heavier fabrics that are tightly woven or have better quality linings.
00:37:41This means that these curtains will absorb sound and reduce the acoustic reflection off the ceiling, windows, and flat walls
00:37:49of the room.
00:37:49This ultimately creates a much better sonic experience.
00:37:53The carpet floors are so thick in theaters for the same reason.
00:37:57It helps to trap sound by providing insulation.
00:37:59From a practical standpoint, this carpet is also set up to prevent the sound of footsteps during film screenings.
00:38:06This concept of trapping sound is also the reason why putting a phone inside a cup will make the phone's
00:38:13speaker seem louder.
00:38:15Any speaker sitting or suspended in an open space projects its sound in all directions.
00:38:20As the speaker vibrates to create sound waves, an equal amount of energy leaves from both the front and the
00:38:27back.
00:38:28By placing a speaker in some form of enclosure, we can redirect some of the energy that comes from the
00:38:34back of the speaker and project it forwards.
00:38:37By putting the speaker in a cup, you're directing the sound more efficiently.
00:38:41It travels only one way, making it seem louder than what you'd hear when you take it out of the
00:38:47cup.
00:38:47Speaking of phones and speakers, ever wonder why your mobile device makes your speaker produce a buzzing noise?
00:38:54This can occur when the two gadgets are near one another and your mobile is trying to send and receive
00:39:00data.
00:39:01The transfer of information produces electromagnetic disturbances in the medium around the speakers.
00:39:07It creates noise in the audio, and as a result, you can hear the buzzing sound coming from the speaker.
00:39:13A simple way to protect the amazing vibe your speaker is creating for you from this irritating buzzing noise is
00:39:20just to move your phone away from your speaker, or vice versa.
00:39:24This will eliminate what is officially known as electromagnetic interference.
00:39:30Research across America shows that, on average, 74% of people own two or more pairs of headphones.
00:39:3746% of them mention they listen to their headphones for more than two hours per day.
00:39:43Some choose the headphones by their looks, others by the sound quality.
00:39:48In either case, finding the right pair is important, since a lot of people are willing to spend over $100
00:39:54on it.
00:39:55Headphones have become a true fashion accessory.
00:39:58That's why well-known figures are trying to make an impact in the headphone industry like it's the fashion industry.
00:40:04Music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine came up with the idea for the now world-famous Beats by Dre
00:40:12Headphones brand.
00:40:13They were walking along the Pacific Ocean one day in 2006, discussing a sneaker deal as they had an offer
00:40:20on the table from a major brand in that arena.
00:40:23After some discussions, they decided they wanted to do something they were more passionate about and landed on headphones.
00:40:29The duo's idea turned into a brand that was purchased by Apple in 2014 for $3 billion.
00:40:37It was the largest deal in Apple's history, and Beats by Dre controlled 70% of the headphone market at
00:40:44the time of signing.
00:40:45The move allowed Apple to take over the headphone space.
00:40:48The release of their popular wireless AirPods headphones in 2016 was another reason it happened.
00:40:55But how did these popular wireless headphones that many of us own actually work?
00:41:00These headphones rely on internal batteries to have enough power to remain wireless.
00:41:06Most often, they have conveniently built-in rechargeable batteries.
00:41:10But sometimes, they keep going thanks to standard AA or AAA batteries.
00:41:14They receive wirelessly transmitted signals from their paired audio sources, be it your phone or laptop.
00:41:22These signals are encoded by the source device and transmitted most commonly via radio frequencies or infrared carriers.
00:41:29The headphones receive the signal and decode it to audio.
00:41:33And just like that, it's music to your ears.
00:41:39Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.
00:41:43But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy and shiny?
00:41:48Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.
00:41:52That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to two hours.
00:41:58In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.
00:42:01But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see these types of doorknobs
00:42:07anymore nowadays.
00:42:09Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.
00:42:14They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting.
00:42:19Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.
00:42:24There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing to do with
00:42:29fashion.
00:42:30This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,
00:42:35and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.
00:42:39Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth,
00:42:43so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.
00:42:49Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.
00:42:53If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.
00:42:58Turns out that these are blades that snap off.
00:43:02Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.
00:43:04To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter,
00:43:07the top segment along the next line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.
00:43:12To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade snapper.
00:43:18The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers,
00:43:22inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.
00:43:25Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.
00:43:28Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.
00:43:33Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,
00:43:37so you can store these packets for further occasions.
00:43:40Whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object,
00:43:44you can place them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.
00:43:49You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing,
00:43:53since they come equipped with a neat indicator.
00:43:56Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.
00:44:01When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars,
00:44:05it's a sign you need to book an appointment with your local car service.
00:44:08Since most likely, the tires have lost most of their traction and may not be safe for driving any longer.
00:44:15The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.
00:44:20This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.
00:44:23It's called frit glazing, which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to the window for protecting
00:44:31its sealant from UV rays.
00:44:33It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.
00:44:40Whenever you're up for a drive, check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.
00:44:46Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.
00:44:52It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.
00:44:59People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s, but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.
00:45:07While you're in the car, check out the headrests, as you most likely don't know that they carry a little
00:45:12disguised purpose.
00:45:14Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height so that they get the proper support for their heads
00:45:19and necks.
00:45:20The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.
00:45:26Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway?
00:45:30These bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.
00:45:34So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.
00:45:37What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.
00:45:42But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle still in the
00:45:48tank?
00:45:48Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
00:45:54They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out with enough force.
00:46:00Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players, sneakers soon became one of those
00:46:07fashion fundamentals, similar to jeans and leather jackets.
00:46:11If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side, similar to
00:46:16the shoelace holes.
00:46:16They're manufactured as such, not only to provide extra ventilation, but to allow people to get extra creative with their
00:46:23laces when wearing the shoes.
00:46:25Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose of keeping them together
00:46:30until you're ready to dig into your meal.
00:46:33That may or may not be the whole truth.
00:46:35Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
00:46:40Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design,
00:46:45which can help with breaking the ends easily.
00:46:48The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks,
00:46:52to keep it more sanitized in hopes it can be used again, since they won't be touching the table or
00:46:57any other surface.
00:46:59Women's bikes have a special design, which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable purpose.
00:47:05The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height of ladies, compared
00:47:11to that of the average gentleman.
00:47:12While that is the case for handlebars and saddles, the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.
00:47:19Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day, every day they needed to make sure their outfits
00:47:25wouldn't get caught in the frame.
00:47:27That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle, perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.
00:47:33The fact that toothpastes are multi-colored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.
00:47:40There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.
00:47:45In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care,
00:47:49and as such, they were looking for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.
00:47:55One company was the pioneer in that regard, adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning the blue strip.
00:48:01They later added on the red strip, meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum care.
00:48:07Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.
00:48:11You may be in for a little surprise.
00:48:13There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap, so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste without cutting yourself
00:48:19or ruining your manicure.
00:48:21Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs or other bacteria into the product
00:48:27itself.
00:48:28On the subject of bathroom countertop items, toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden in the bristle patterns.
00:48:35Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler, they also do come with a practical purpose.
00:48:40Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.
00:48:45The blue dye is meant to fade out, signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.
00:48:51Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, but it does serve as a great reminder
00:48:56in case you forget.
00:48:58Still love playing with Lego?
00:49:00Don't judge. Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.
00:49:03Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?
00:49:05Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent choking hazards.
00:49:12The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the airways.
00:49:18Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until it can be
00:49:24removed safely.
00:49:26We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs, some tubular, some shaped like diamonds, and some even twisted
00:49:32all together.
00:49:34Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.
00:49:39It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown, which gave them the round shape to
00:49:44begin with.
00:49:45The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament needed to be at the same distance from every surface
00:49:51of the glass sphere.
00:49:52The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.
00:49:59Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin? Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.
00:50:04Yep, that's right. The glass has a stem for a reason.
00:50:07Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature, and it will get warmer much sooner.
00:50:13While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.
00:50:16Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs, but this may not be the best
00:50:22solution for storing them.
00:50:24The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,
00:50:28so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.
00:50:33Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket.
00:50:37Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge,
00:50:40did you know that waiting for food to cool down before refrigerating it may be bad for it?
00:50:45Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of going bad.
00:50:50So, pop it in as soon as possible.
00:50:53Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.
00:50:58What's that in your fridge I just saw?
00:51:00Chocolate? Well, that's a big no-no.
00:51:03Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.
00:51:07The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.
00:51:11Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?
00:51:15When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking soda into the
00:51:21water when boiling.
00:51:22The eggshells will peel off way easier.
00:51:25Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.
00:51:29The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.
00:51:36Fan of smoothies?
00:51:37Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.
00:51:41Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.
00:51:44The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free, delicious breakfast or snack.
00:51:51After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting it blend away.
00:51:57No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore, since the full cycle of the dishwasher can damage the metal
00:52:02plates on the blender.
00:52:04If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich, but the peanut butter is all split, with the
00:52:10oils on top, remember, there's a correct way to store it.
00:52:13Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.
00:52:20Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?
00:52:23You're probably digging in too soon.
00:52:25You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting it.
00:52:31Using the right knife will also give you better results.
00:52:34A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.
00:52:39It's pasta knife.
00:52:40Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?
00:52:44Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.
00:52:49Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.
00:52:54When using non-stick pans, never use metal utensils.
00:52:57Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.
00:53:00The metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non-adherent
00:53:05surface.
00:53:06Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?
00:53:09Aren't we all?
00:53:10Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.
00:53:13Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.
00:53:16Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible.
00:53:20But not if the food is piled up.
00:53:24Ever try to take out a single tic-tac from the tiny container?
00:53:28Just turn the box on its side.
00:53:29There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.
00:53:34No more shaking the tic-tac box like a maniac.
00:53:38If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.
00:53:41Placing your phone in a cup or bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience so much better.
00:53:48In a hurry, and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the charging time.
00:53:54Simply set the phone to airplane mode.
00:53:57You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.
00:54:01We all keep our phones in all sorts of places.
00:54:03Our pockets, bags, under our pillows.
00:54:06Hence a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.
00:54:10For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.
00:54:13You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers, or a microphone.
00:54:19Just be sure to be gentle.
00:54:22Nice desk you got there.
00:54:23Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to help you see
00:54:28the keys better?
00:54:30However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift the keyboard up.
00:54:35This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.
00:54:40If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes, just make sure to remove them
00:54:45from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.
00:54:49We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.
00:54:54One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching pillowcase.
00:55:00Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the shelves.
00:55:06When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic reasons.
00:55:11They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.
00:55:16Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.
00:55:20Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?
00:55:25That one just next to your ankles?
00:55:27Well, turns out it's there for a reason.
00:55:30The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.
00:55:34Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you go for a
00:55:39run.
00:55:41Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.
00:55:44On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders, there's a tiny loop that you can use to hang
00:55:49the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.
00:55:53Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.
00:55:57To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes, instead of folding,
00:56:04try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.
00:56:08This way, you save a lot of space.
00:56:11You have easy access to everything you need and your clothes will be less wrinkled.
00:56:18Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom as well.
00:56:24Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.
00:56:29To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.
00:56:34There you go.
00:56:35Squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.
00:56:39Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.
00:56:44Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.
00:56:49When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.
00:56:55Be careful though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.
00:56:59Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.
00:57:05You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.
00:57:10The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.
00:57:15Take good care of your loofah as well.
00:57:17Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty bacteria.
00:57:25Either throw it in with your laundry once a week or let it soak in a solution with diluted bleach.
00:57:32We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do that too.
00:57:38Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.
00:57:44Your skin will thank you for it.
00:57:47You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.
00:57:52Next time, try tying your floss in a knot.
00:57:55With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.
00:58:02Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
00:58:08Ew.
00:58:09And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
00:58:14Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
00:58:18Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
00:58:22The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
00:58:25If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
00:58:32any type of organizational system.
00:58:35Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
00:58:41figure out the best way to distribute your food.
00:58:44No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
00:58:50very wrong way.
00:58:51Take eggs.
00:58:53We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by one and
00:58:59transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
00:59:03But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
00:59:08Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
00:59:12The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
00:59:19compromising the egg's overall quality.
00:59:21According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
00:59:28Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
00:59:32The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
00:59:38The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
00:59:44And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
00:59:51over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
00:59:53Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
01:00:01on the bottom shelves.
01:00:02Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
01:00:07Then, organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
01:00:11In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
01:00:18Fahrenheit.
01:00:19Now, bread.
01:00:20If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
01:00:25They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
01:00:32to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
01:00:37Well, here's some good news.
01:00:39There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
01:00:43And, contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
01:00:49Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
01:00:53Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
01:00:56Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
01:01:00That is what will generate its safe storage.
01:01:02Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
01:01:06And voila!
01:01:08Your bread can last up to three months that way.
01:01:11How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
01:01:14In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
01:01:20And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
01:01:24There's no problem with that.
01:01:25Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
01:01:28Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
01:01:34First, you'll need oil.
01:01:36Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
01:01:41Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
01:01:46Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
01:01:49This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
01:01:54smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
01:01:56You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
01:02:01Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
01:02:04Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
01:02:08Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
01:02:13Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
01:02:17there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
01:02:22Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
01:02:26toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
01:02:31is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
01:02:37And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
01:02:40can I have a drumroll, please?
01:02:44Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
01:02:50It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
01:02:56and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
01:03:01Ooh.
01:03:01But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
01:03:05Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
01:03:08you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
01:03:12By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
01:03:17until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
01:03:22Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
01:03:25And no, I haven't lost my mind.
01:03:28That happened long ago.
01:03:29The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
01:03:34When you hang it in its usual, more circular form, it rotates too easily.
01:03:40This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users, effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
01:03:46Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
01:03:49we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
01:03:54And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
01:03:57But I bet most of us here don't do that and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
01:04:04You get the idea, right?
01:04:05Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
01:04:11So there.
01:04:12Then we have razor blades.
01:04:14If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades because the last one you bought five days ago
01:04:20is already rusty from your bathroom's humidity, maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
01:04:25It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
01:04:29They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
01:04:33We just need to know how to handle them.
01:04:36Now, you don't have to be an expert to know that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with
01:04:41razor blade steel.
01:04:43So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them, especially if your last usage was in the shower.
01:04:50Then, keep them in a cool and dry spot, maybe even out of the bathroom.
01:04:55They will surely last longer this way.
01:04:57Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin, contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
01:05:03So, that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
01:05:09Do keep that in mind.
01:05:11After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
01:05:15If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
01:05:21and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
01:05:27But if your candle has been burning too quickly, try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
01:05:33You can trim your candle's wick multiple times and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
01:05:40It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady and thus continues to burn slower for a longer
01:05:47period of time.
01:05:48A little extra tip regarding candles.
01:05:51Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
01:05:55Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
01:05:57Congrats!
01:05:58Boil some water, wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
01:06:02clean the remaining wax out of it, and reuse the jar.
01:06:06You can plant a succulent, store art supply, or use it for anything your heart desires.
01:06:12And there you have it.
01:06:14Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
01:06:18Be sure to check them out and let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite to
01:06:23try out.
01:06:24Me?
01:06:24I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
01:06:27We'll see how that goes.
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